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Mr Ashley has written to HMV's landlords - who include some of the biggest names in Britain's commercial property industry - to seek a six-month rent-free period if he buys the chain
https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1088827764856233986
Amazon plans to build physical shops across the South of England
https://twitter.com/365Retail/status/1089322355078381571
Health & Beauty 2019: Educate,...
Although I was hoping for announcements from CES on how 5G will change our lives, and the impact AR is going to have on consumer feedback data, what did come out didn’t disappoint.
The key developments announced at CES that piqued our interest were:
1. Halford’s smart ‘Cybic bikes’, linked to Alexa. The usefulness of the Cybic bike is clear for anyone...
We can't sugarcoat the headlines. It’s been a tough 2018 for retail in the UK. And the Christmas period, arguably the most crucial season for consumer spending, was even described as “brutal” for many high street retailers.
But with the close of a year, another year begins with a fresh opportunity to ensure you can be ahead of the curve....
Can businesses survive without print advertising? Some believe this to be true, especially with all the hype surrounding online advertising and digital platforms. However, it can’t be denied that consumers still appreciate printed materials for the personal touch they offer? UK commercial print company, Where The Trade Buys, specialists of pop up display marketing materials, has produced a helpful...
Taking place the day before Integrated Systems Europe 2019 opens its doors - from 9:00 on 4 February at the RAI Amsterdam - SBC is a one-day, twin track event that explores the latest technologies, business strategies, market research and workflow case studies through presentations from the world’s leading smart building experts and thought leaders.
Confirmed speakers include senior executives...
Boots and Microsoft have joined forces to develop new health care delivery models, technology and retail innovations to advance and improve the future of health care. The companies will combine the power of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft’s cloud and AI platform, health care investments, and new retail solutions with WBA’s customer reach, convenient locations, outpatient health care services and industry...
Marks & Spencer today steps-up its commitment to reducing the amount of plastic it uses by launching over 90 lines of loose fruit and vegetables completely free of plastic packaging in a trial at its Tolworth store.
To support the trial, M&S has introduced trained greengrocers, who will be on hand to offer customers valuable advice as they select from...
Over the years, you’ve probably noticed that the entire shopping experience has shifted. New technologies are being introduced around the world to help streamline how we carry out our shopping tasks and ultimately make processes easier. With no sign of developments slowing down in the world of retail — we investigate whether these new in-store features are beneficial for...
With the build up to Nike's SS19 Teck Pack launch, NikeTown in London has unveiled an experiential membership space where the brand celebrates the design behind the design.
Members get early access to the product and exclusive services, allowing them to try on the product as well as the opportunity to get a personalised digital take-away.
Designed by Seen Displays, the space features dull...
To hear some people talk, you’d think bricks and mortar stores would have gone the way of the steam engine by now. There is plenty of evidence to support this, as in the UK alone high profile high street brands like House of Fraser, BHS, Debenhams, Homebase, and Toys ‘R’ Us have experienced well-publicised difficulties. In 2017 – again...